{"id":15360,"date":"2023-01-12T19:42:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T19:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infostor.com\/?p=15360"},"modified":"2023-08-26T14:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T14:26:03","slug":"how-to-buy-nft-on-opensea-using-metamask-wallet-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myonlinesecurity.co.uk\/nft\/how-to-buy-nft-on-opensea-using-metamask-wallet-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy NFT On Opensea Using MetaMask Wallet : Beginners Guide !"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you looking for a step-by-step guide for How To Buy NFT on Opensea? Then you have landed on the right page. We have covered the NFT buying steps with Opensea using MetaMask wallet with illustrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n OpenSea is one of the largest marketplaces for trading in NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique digital assets such as collectibles, digital art, items for games, domain names, tickets for events, and many more, that are stored in blockchain technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n OpenSea is among the first NFT marketplace ever made, it not only offers digital assets but also numerous features that are beneficial for hassle-free trading. A broad range of categories, supporting multiple blockchains, best prices, and many more features provided by OpenSea makes it the perfect platform for buying or selling NFTs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From buying cryptocurrency to connecting the crypto wallet to your OpenSea account, there are multiple steps involved for a beginner to follow in order to start trading in NFTs. Today\u2019s How to buy guide will take a closer look at how to find and purchase NFTs on Opensea using MetaMask Wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n With Opensea you can buy a single NFT, the whole collection, or of a specific artist easily with the user-friendly OpenSea dashboard. With different filters, you can easily locate the exact NFT amongst millions of items. <\/span><\/p>\n Explore myriad categories and find NFTs which are listed for sale and you can buy them at auction. The Opensea platform also allows you to mint an NFT and list it on the marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n OpenSea also provides market stats and activity of the top NFTs, which are ranked by floor price along with volume and other important statistics for trading. Moreover, the new and ingenious tools being built by OpenSea will provide an integrated marketplace that offers uncomplicated and convenient trading of digital assets, along with a reliable platform to successfully launch new works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Headed towards a lucrative future, OpenSea is backed up by prominent industry leaders and top firms. The mode of payment for the NFTs is done by a currency called ETH, which is specifically used for carrying out transactions on the Ethereum blockchain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before purchasing NFTs from Opensea we recommend checking the website mythia.com for rarity sniping, whale trade tracking, and getting information about the latest NFT whitelisting.<\/p>\n In order to get started with buying NFTS on the OpenSea NFT marketplace, you will first have to ensure 3 basic steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A Crypto Wallet allows an individual to store and <\/span>retrieve his\/her digital assets with ease. There are multiple c<\/span>rypto wallets out there offering unique features, making them beneficial in certain situations. Metamask and Fortmatic are amongst the best desktop and mobile-based <\/span>c<\/span>rypto wallets, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other supported NFT wallets include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this How to Buy Guide on Opensea, we are using MetaMask Wallet for connecting with Opensea.\u00a0You have to download MetaMask Wallet on your Mobile or the best option is to install the MetaMask Chrome extension.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you go on the Opensea homepage and click the top right wallet button. The dropdown will show all the supported crypto wallets for you to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For there, Click on MetaMask, and the page will redirect you towards the page where you can install it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Select your platform( chrome, IoS, or Android) and Click Install, and the MetaMask crypto wallet will be added as an extension on your browser.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are using MetaMask the First Time Click on the extension on your browser and click the \u201cGet Started\u201d button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Follow the next step and then select a password.<\/span><\/p>\n And after selecting an account you will be in the wallet dashboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Then head to the OpenSea homepage page and click on the account option in the top right corner, which will lead you to the sign-in page.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Select your wallet from the options and click sign-in<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your wallet is now connected to the OpenSea account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By default, the username is set to Unnamed. To fix that click on the gear icon on the right. A pop-up appears and clicks the sign-in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here in the general setting you can change your username, add your bio, and your email address.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ethereum network’s native currency “Ether” or ETH is used to pay for purchases as well as for gas fees. The gas fee is not charged by OpenSea, rather the cost of conducting a full transaction on the Ethereum blockchain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To add funds\/ETH via OpenSea, click the wallet button on the top right corner, and in the dropdown, select \u201cAdd Funds\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Select how you want to transfer the funds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you select Exchange, then an address will pop upon which you will have to deposit ETH.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Or buy using a card by selecting your currency. Note, depending upon your location, you may or may not be able to purchase directly using a credit card. Also, credit card purchases will incur additional fees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Head to the MetaMask wallet dashboard and click on Buy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are 2 options, \u201c<\/span>Buy ETH with Wyre\u201d will take you to the credit card page. Here you need to select your country and type the number of funds you have and below it, the bar will display how much ETH you will get in exchange for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The second option is the \u201cDirectly Deposit Ether\u201d which will show you the private key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After the transaction is complete, now anyone can start trading at OpenSea<\/span><\/p>\n Click on the \u201cExplore- ALL NFTS\u201d button located on the top bar and it will take up to the browsing page. Here you can search across different categories, status (auction, on-sale, new, offers), price, collection, chains, as well as recently created, sold, and listed. You can search for a specific artist or NFT, or simply explore the marketplace for selecting the NFTs that you want to purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Select the NFT you like. And click on it to buy it.<\/span><\/p>\n Here you can see the price, price history, description, properties, details as well as trading history. Get the option to buy now or you can make an offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Buy Now Option NFT Listings: <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click on buy now and there will be the required ETH amount to be paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Buying NFT Type ” Make an Offer ” :<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Head towards the auction page of the asset and you will be able to see the list of offers, price, and how soon the sale ends. By clicking on the \u201cPlace a Bid\u201d button you will be allowed to set an offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes, a pop-up page displays the OpenSea Confidence Score, how long was the asset made, and the user who created it. This is to prevent frauds and scams in the marketplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Click on your account and in dropbox choose \u201cCollection\u201d. The Collection Manager feature by OpenSea, allows any individual to create free NFT without paying any gas fee. Moreover, selling NFT is also gas-free and the user can even view as well as manage his\/her collections available on other platforms. <\/span><\/p>\nBuying NFTs on OpenSea: What You Need to Know<\/b><\/h2>\n
Steps For Setting Up The Opensea.io Buying Account<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Creating a Crypto Wallet Account With MetaMask\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Syncing MetaMask Wallet With OpenSea\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Step 3: Adding Funds To The Opensea NFT Crypto Wallet\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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NFT Buying Tips At Opensea: How To Browse And Find NFTs\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Making A Collection Of The NFT Which You Bought\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n